Paush month starts, stop before doing any auspicious work, know why it is called Chhota Pitru Paksha:

News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as the month of December comes, the cold increases, quilts and warm clothes come out. But, do you know that according to our religion and astrology this month i.e. Paush Month How important is it? The month of Paush is knocking from today i.e. 5th December 2025.

Often we think that worship or Shraddha of ancestors happens only during the 15 days of ‘Pitru Paksha’ in September-October. But it is not so! Paush month in scriptures ‘Mini Pitru Paksha’ Having said. If there was any deficiency in the service and worship of your ancestors during the main Shraddha Paksha, then this is the second ‘golden chance’ to rectify it.

Why is it called ‘Chhota Pitru Paksha’?
The month of Paush is dedicated to Lord Surya Dev and our ancestors. It is believed that in this month the effect of the rays of Sun God is directly connected to the energy of our soul and ancestors. According to religious beliefs, in the month of Pausha, the ancestors are close to the earth to be pleased with their descendants. Therefore, Pind Daan, Tarpan or even just a pot of water done in this month satisfies the ancestors.

What should and what not to do in Paush?

Friends, although this month is very auspicious for worship, but it is considered a little less auspicious for ‘auspicious functions’ like marriage, mundan or house warming (which we also consider to be the reason for Kharmas which usually falls in the middle of the month). But there is no bar for devotion.

If in your horoscope Pitra Dosh If there are unnecessary fights in the house or diseases are not leaving you, then definitely try these easy remedies this month:

1. Give water to the sun: Every morning after taking bath, put water, red flowers and a little jaggery in a copper pot and offer it to the Sun God. Worship of Sun this month directly awakens luck.
2. People’s Service: Light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree in the evening. It is said that the ancestors are present near the peepal tree in the evening.
3. help the poor: Donating warm clothes or blankets to a needy person in this cold season is the greatest virtue. Your father will be most happy with this.
4. Paush Amavasya: This month’s Amavasya will be the most special. If you do tarpan or offer kheer on that day, then consider that you will be assured of happiness and peace for the whole year.

Caution:
Avoid too much fuss or partying this month. This is a month of self-reflection and respect for elders. Try to maintain a virtuous atmosphere in the house.

So friends, enjoy winter, but also do not forget to remember your ancestors. After all, it is because of their blessings that our family is flourishing.